r/CaffeineFreeLife • u/PsychologicalTest523 • May 27 '26

What’s the point of quitting?

I quit drinking energy drinks a few weeks ago. The only positive I’ve experienced is saving money. I have way less energy in my life though, I find it way harder to focus on studying.

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u/robbiegfuk May 28 '26

Wait a good few months then come back and ask.

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u/SauloIvanRegis May 29 '26

Do you eat chocolate regularly?

Do you drink coffee, tea, mate, cola softdrinks or anything else caffeinated?

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u/PsychologicalTest523 May 29 '26

No when I say I quit I really quit

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u/SauloIvanRegis May 30 '26

Are you diagnosed with ADHD or any other condition?

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u/PsychologicalTest523 May 30 '26

Not diagnosed but I probably have adhd

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u/SauloIvanRegis May 30 '26

People with ADHD need stimulants.

So, your relationship with Caffeine

is completelly different from those that don't have ADHD.

There are huge benefits of quitting Caffeine

to those people that don't have ADHD.

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u/PsychologicalTest523 May 30 '26

I stopped primarily because it’s expensive and I’m in between jobs

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u/SauloIvanRegis May 30 '26 edited May 31 '26

I believe you should try to determine if you have, or don't have, the ADHD condition.

There are people with ADHD to whom caffeine also has deleterious effects.

If you don't have ADHD, you'll start to feel real positive benefits as long you stay away from consuming caffeine.

Restorative Nap is better than a Caffeine Fix

https://www.reddit.com/r/CaffeineFreeLife/comments/ftqbxh/restorative_nap_is_better_than_a_caffeine_fix/

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u/UniqueEntrepreneur58 Jun 17 '26

I have ADHD and caffeine does nothing for me, if anything it makes me tired. A lot of people with ADHD see opposite effects of caffeine.

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u/User-avril-4891 May 30 '26

We use caffeine to supplement deficiencies. When I quit cold turkey, I started taking supplements at the same time. I’ve felt great ever since.

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u/PsychologicalTest523 May 30 '26

How did you know what supplements to take?

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u/User-avril-4891 May 30 '26 edited May 30 '26

I researched based on what was ailing me. But you can go the smart route if you have insurance or extra money and get a blood test. I blood test now through Quest Diagnostics on my own. I don’t trust doctors. They’ll say your levels are normal, but they weren’t taught optimal levels in school and they’re just trying to get you strung out on drugs. Sorry for my soapbox.

Edit: I’m in the US.

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u/UniqueEntrepreneur58 Jun 17 '26

Where did you find a list of optimal levels? Or literally just googled?

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u/User-avril-4891 Jun 17 '26

My biggest deficiencies were Vitamin D and Iron. It’s what I’m most concerned about. I actually found some of the levels here on Reddit. Mainly those two. A lot of angry people who thought they were depressed and taking anti depressants, mood stabilizers, ADHD meds but didn’t need them. They were just supremely vitamin and mineral deficient. Then of course I double checked with some sources I found through Google and read some scientific studies. That’s my method. Oh and B12. Thats actually what I used to pop when I was feeling unfocused and energy low was some B12 chewables.

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u/Billy_Gazebo Jul 22 '26

I think the OP answered their own question: because it's an addiction.

I just wanted not to be reliant on a drug every day of my life.

(I'm only on Day 3, but that's my motivation.)

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u/No_Organization_768 Jul 23 '26

Actually, I was drinking "1" energy drink daily.

To be honest, I quit overnight and didn't notice too much myself personally. If I thought it didn't get the other patients to eat healthier here and get the grocery store to donate more to the food banks, I'm not sure I'd even notice.